Brother and sister, Marshall and Emiline, discuss and review their favorite books. It is also just a little bit scary because, somewhere out there, a monster is eating people's book reports!
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
Daniel has moved to a new town to visit his dying grandmother. After a couple of days of living there, he figures out the town's huge secret--some of the kids possess super powers. The supers accept him as a friend in hopes that he can save them from the result of losing their powers, and all of the memories involved with them, on their thirteenth birthdays. Can he save them?
This was a really good book. I really like super hero books in general but the reason this book shined for me is that it wasn't from the perspective of the super hero. I also thought the villain was very powerful, mysterious, and evil. I give this book FIVE MONSTERS.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
My Marvelous Middle- Grade Monday pick is Kingdom Keeepers II: Disney at Dawn by Ridley Pearson My Response:
The Disney Host Interactives (DHIs) are back in another epic adventure at the Disney parks. This time around Maleficent has escaped and the DHIs have to recapture her and stop the Overtakers from freeing the evilest of all the Disney Characters--Chernabog. Can they do it?
I thought this was a good book. I liked how Jez (Maleficent's servant from the first book) is not evil in this story. Although this had some really exciting moments in it, I like the first one better. I give this book 4 and 1/2 monsters.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
A mystery is brewing. An intriguing bunny has arrived with sharp teeth, red eyes and a mischievous grin. Is he really a vampire?
Bunnicula is a fun book for all ages. I liked how the book is a classic, like Bram Stoker's Dracula with a twist. The characters are great. I really liked Chester. He's very cat-like--sneaky, crazy, and not very nice. This is a great book. I give it 5 monsters.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
Nate is good at many things like chess and skateboarding. The one thing he bombs at is school. Then a twist of events happens that puts Nate on top (mentally) of his arch nemesis--straight A student, Gina.
This is a really cool graphic novel. If you've just finished a really long book and you're not ready to commit to another long read then this is a perfect book for you. It is really funny, just like the other books in the Big Nate series. I give it five monsters.
To find out more about the Big Nate books and Lincoln Peirce visit:
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
My Review of Pandora the Curious: Goddess Girls #9
by Suzanne Williams and Joan Holub:
Pandora is a mortal who lets her curiosity overcome her. When Titans come to MOA, they bring something that is very dangerous--a box of trouble. What lies inside of it is personality changing bubbles, and Pandora opens it. What will happen next!!??
It amazes me how I sometimes grow out of things, but I've been reading these books since I was 7 and I'm still reading them. I don't know exactly what it is about these books but they are just wonderful! Okay, maybe I do know: Their school is awesome. The characters are wonderful. And the illustrations are amazing. The authors must have some great bond because they work really well together and make beautiful books. I give Pandora the Curious 5 monsters.
Thanks Decatur Book Festival! I got to meet Joan Holub and get my book signed. Meeting her was a great experience. (I'm dressed up like Amy Pond from Doctor Who-- I went to the DragonCon Parade)
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links http://ramblingsofawannabescribe.blogspot.com/
Thanks,
Marsh and Emiline
Marsh's MMGM Pick for this week is The Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson.
My Review of The Kingdom Keepers:
Five everyday school kids get the opportunity of a lifetime. They have auditioned to be DHI, or Disney Host Interactive. They are hosts who help guide visitors throughout the Magic Kingdom. Finn is one of the DHIs and, soon after he becomes involved with the program, he wakes up in the park with no recollection of how he got there. It keeps happening night after night--both to Finn and the other DHIs. He and the others have to solve a mystery in the Magic Kingdom or else they will keep returning to the park.
My Response to The Kingdom Keepers:
This is a great book for Disney lovers. My dad kept recommending this book to me but I never read it. Finally, my literacy teacher ordered the book. So, I was, like, "Why not try it?" I mean, I was about to go to Disney with my family. It seemed like the right time; so I tried it. One thing that I loved was how I could relate to all the places in Disney that were described in the book. I wish I could tell you about my favorite part, but I can't spoil the book for you.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
Emiline's MMGM Pick for this week is WONDERSTRUCK by Brian Selznick
I chose Wonderstruck as my MMGM, because it is by the same author as The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Wonderstruck is not at all related to The Invention of Hugo Cabret, but it is a novel in pictures and words like Hugo.
Ben is a ten-year-old who has no parents. His mother died in a car crash and he never knew his father. One night Ben went into his mother's old room and found a bookmark that may lead him to his father. Ben was born with one sea ear, and when he calls the number on the bookmark lightning strikes and leaves Ben completely deaf.
There is another story in the book, but it is completely in pictures. This story is about a young girl named Rose, who turns out to be Ben's grandmother.That may sound crazy, but the words and pictures are in different time periods. Ben's story is set in 1977 and Rose's story is set in 1927. That is one of my favorite things about this book. I really enjoyed how it turned out that Rose was Ben's grandmother. I thought Wonderstruck was great and also tragic.
To find out more visit the Wonderstruck website. There is information about the author and illustrator, pictures from the book, and even a cool video.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
I first found out about The Compound when I was in Literacy Class (a class for READING!) and a few of my friends recommended the book to me. I thought it sounded intriguing, so I checked it out from my teacher. I got really into it, so I read every chance I got at school. When I came home I did my homework and read until late that night. I finished the book in one day! It is definitely a page-turner and it is one of my new favorites!
I give The Compound by S.A. Bodeen 5 Monsters.
I would recommend this book to fans of dystopian.
My Summary of The Compound:
Eli and his two sisters have lived in The Compound for six years. The Compound is a structure their millionaire father had built to keep them safe in the event a nuclear war. Oddly, Eli has been getting strange patches of internet connection. Eli is starting to think his father is keeping something from his family, and that the world outside might not actually have suffered the fallout after a nuclear war.
Find out what happens in The Compound.
Here is the YouTube Trailer for The Compound~
“What is a turducken? An exclusive culinary creation available by special order from some little Cajun town down south. Entirely deboned, a turducken consists of a turkey, stuffed with duck, stuffed with a chicken, like an edible Russian nesting doll. Some were stuffed with alligator, crap, shrimp; my favorite was the traditional cornbread variety.” ― S.A. Bodeen, The Compound
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
Edmund and Sis's aunty promised to only be out for a couple of minutes; but, instead, she stayed gone for days. The children began to starve. Sis's stomach gets so empty that Edmund steps out to get something for them to eat. When he gets back, Sis is gone. A fine man by the name of Auguste Dupin agrees to help him find his sister. Will they find her? Read The Man Who Was Poe, coming July 2013.
I thought everything in this book was wonderful. Every part intrigued me. The Poe connections were great. I loved how Avi presented Edgar's character--brilliant.
To find out more about AVI and his books, please visit:
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
In The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick, there is a boy named hugo whose father died in a fire in a museum. In the ruins sat an automaton. Hugo believes it might save his life if he can fix it. He things that it is a machine that can draw or write. Eventually, Hugo succeeds at fixing it and makes a new friend, too.
The automaton drew a picture that had his new friend's godfather's signature at the bottom , so Hugo and his friend, Isabelle, try to figure out why it is there. Will they succeed in their quest? Find out in The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Selznick tells this story with beautiful pictures and words. They pictures are kind of like a flipbook. They use motion to show what's going on in the story. The words are also a big part of the story. They show the dialogue and give great descriptions.
I liked Hugo's natural talent with tinkering and I liked seeing him do it in the pictures. I think you should read Hugo if you have a big imagination or think you would make a good engineer.
~Emiline
Visit this website to find out more about this amazing book:
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
This week's MMGM is Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. Alex's Uncle has died. Alex always thought his uncle worked at a bank, but it turds out he was really a spy. When he goes to the funeral, the agency (called M16) that hired Alex's uncle is there. They want Alex to finish his Uncle's last mission.
I think this is a good MMGM pick because the Alex Rider series is very popular with middle grade students and because everyone loves a good ole spy novel. I loved the settings in this book, especially the museum where Britain's Prime Minister activates the Storm Breakers. (Read the book to find out what this mysterious object is.) This book had some of the most sinister villains I ever encountered through my journey as a reader. If you know someone who doesn't like to read, some one who thinks all books are slow-paced, try suggesting this book to them. They are sure to love it.
Marsh
Here is a link to find out more about the author, Anthony Horowitz, and the Alex Rider Series.
Welcome to Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday at A Monster Ate My Book Report!
This is a great meme started by Ms. Shannon Messenger, author of her own Middle-Grade Book, Keeper of the Lost Cities. There are lots of fantastic bloggers out their who are excited to tell you all about Middle-Grade Books, so make sure you check out Ms. Shannon's Blog to get all the links.
I was delighted to meet Adam Gidwitz when he came to Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia. I have emailed him a few times but never met him face to face.
I had a wonderful time hanging out with my favorite author. We talked about our favorite books and we laughed about Adam Rex's Frankenstein Takes the Cake. We discussed the Harry Potter Series and even talked about comic books! Mr. Adam told me about his acting experience. He was hilarious. His talk at Little Shop of Stories was totally extreme. I was very proud of him--a ton of people showed up.
I am really looking forward to his next book.
--Emiline
Look! It's Adam Gidwitz at Little Shop of Stories!
Here we are pretending to be totally normal,
but we're not.
My Review of In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz
Adam
Gidwitz has done it again!Did you know
that Jack and Jill are royalty, too?Well, of course they’re not brother and sister, but they are cousins
who go on a marvelous adventure.Wait,
am I forgetting something?Oh yes, I
will tell you about that in the summary.
Summary:Do you ever think you have the best
mother?Because Jill really did.Not only was she great, she was queen of märchen
and she was beautiful.Jack is an
imaginative young boy who has a father who wants one thing for Jack: he wants
him to be a man and to break his imaginative side.But Jack’s dreams wander farther.
Jack and
Jill’s paths cross and they come upon an old woman who says she can grant their
wishes—if they can find the seeing glass.(Jill’s wish is to be beautiful, Jack’s to be admired by the boys.)So they set out on a quest with their three
legged frog friend.You can learn more
about him when you read A Glass Grimmly.
I love this
book.I love Adam Gidwitz’s writing
because of his grim details and his hilarious narrating skills.You can be in the worst of moods and his
books will make you happier—at least that’s how it works for me.I also like the way reading his books makes
you feel like you’ve visited another country.You really get the chance to explore.And if you ever go to that country you’ll know something about it!
To find out more about Adam Gidwitz and his wonderful GRIMM tales visit:
http://www.adamgidwitz.com/
Also, A Tale Dark and Grimm is Al Roker's Book Club pick for October! I'm so excited that more people will find out about this great author.
This is the book trailer for In a Glass Grimmly-
And, in case you missed A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz you can check out my review here:
It's Monday, and that means it's time for us to tell you all about another wonderful Middle-Grade Book. This meme was started by Ms. Shannon and she's gotten a lot of other bloggers to join in. This is a great meme for discovering new books that are just for Middle-Graders. Make sure you visit Ms. Shannon's blog for the list of all the bloggers. http://ramblingsofawannabescribe.blogspot.com/
Marsh & Emiline
Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Going
Batty
I thought Katie Kazoo Going Batty by Nancy Krulik was a great book
to review for MMGM because it is ever so close to Halloween!So here is a taste of what you will find in
this book.
Katie is going on a field
trip to the zoo. She finds out that you can adopt an animal, not for real, but
by donating money and you can name the animal too! But Katie alone does not
have enough money and two other girls who are interested pitch in so now they
have enough to adopt one animal. But the two girls who pitched in are arguing
about witch animal they should so they agree
on one thing choosing which animal at the zoo but something odd
happens… Katie turn into a bat! What will happen after this peculiar event?
It's Monday, and that means it's time for us to tell you all about another wonderful Middle-Grade Book. This meme was started by Ms. Shannon and she's gotten a lot of other bloggers to join in. This is a great meme for discovering new books that are just for Middle-Graders. Make sure you visit Ms. Shannon's blog for the list of all the bloggers. http://ramblingsofawannabescribe.blogspot.com/
Marsh & Emiline
Who is J.K. Rowling?
By Pamela Pollack and Meg Belviso
Who is J.K. Rowling? is a great biography
about the author, J.K. Rowling.It tells
all about what she went through and her inspiration for Harry Potter.I enjoyed this book because I love Harry Potter
and wanted to know more about the author.My intention is to be an author and I want to know the flips and turns
of being an author.I liked that I could
learn more about the series of books, also.I recommend this book to Harry Potter fans everywhere.
